Members attending the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference watch a weapons load demo at RAF Lakenheath, England Sept. 23. RAF Lakenheath was one of many stops as the JCOC group toured the United States European Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

Staff Sgt. David Evans, 48th Maintenance Group loading standardization crew, secures a guided bomb unit to an F-15 Strike Eagle during a weapons load demonstration for the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference at RAF Lakenheath, England Sept. 23. The exhibition was one of many events on display to help show what the 48th Fighter Wing does in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

Mr. Sky Dayton, President and Founder of Earthlink, is assisted with putting on a helmet of a bomb disposal suit during the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference at RAF Lakenheath, England Sept. 23. Mr. Dayton was one of many distinguished visitors touring the European Command to see what capabilities they bring to the global war on terror. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

Ronny, 48th Security Forces Squadron military working dog attacks a perpetrator portrayed by Staff Sgt. Samuel Beckett, 48th Security Forces Squadron during the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sept. 23. The military working dog demo allowed attendees to see the importance of the dogs to their handlers and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

Attendees of the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference look at various weapons used by the 322nd Special Tactics Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sept. 23. The attendees were able to see the different equipment utilized by the STS and get an understanding of what they bring to the mission of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

10/3/2008 - ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The Joint Civilian Orientation Conference visited RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall Sept. 23 to expand their knowledge of the U.S. military.

According to http://jcoc.dod.mil/about.jsf the JCOC is a program sponsored by the Secretary of Defense for civilian public opinion leaders interested in growing their knowledge of the military and national defense issues. The JCOC is the oldest existing Pentagon outreach program having been held more than 75 times since 1948.

The participants were able to see USAFE's war-fighting capabilities with an aerial demonstration, aircraft static displays and several exhibitions from various agencies including explosive ordnance disposal, Air Force Special Operations, weapons and military working dogs.

The JCOC group will continue their trip around the globe, visiting every branch of the military.